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Mary Lee Hudson (Meacham)

Hi Mike, Hope you are feeling better. We just got back from Rhode Island visiting family. We watched our two grandsons for their parents went to Marco Island. It was fun. Now we are home relaxing. Did we decide on a date in May for the luncheon or June. Let us know. Mary Lee Send our best to Henerretta.

Mike Floyd

Hi Mary Lee and everyone,

I have been out of commission for nearly a month now and don't know if a date has been set for the Spring Class Luncheon.  I will refer this question to Russell and post the date as soon as possible.

Mike

Mike Floyd

LOUTHAN, Richard Reaves, 67, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away on Sunday, March 26, after a courageous battle against Benson's syndrome. Reaves was the son of Marilyn Reaves Louthan and the late Frank Garrett Louthan Jr. He was born in Richmond, Va. on August 8, 1949. Reaves graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, received a Bachelor's degree from Davidson College and a Master of Business Administration from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration.Reaves married Noreen Frances O'Malley in New York prior to their returning to Richmond. Prior to retiring in 2013, Reaves worked for Woodfin Oil for over 20 years. His personal and professional relationships with John, Jack and the many Woodfin associates were endearing to him. Like his father and grandfather, Reaves was an active member and President of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond, supporting numerous community projects and living the Kiwanis ideals. He was active with Darden Alumni in the Richmond area and was a long-time manager for the First Presbyterian softball team. Reaves is survived by his wife, Noreen; his children, son, Garrett Louthan (wife, Jennifer Louthan) and daughter, Molly Louthan; and grandchildren, Zoey and Ezra. He is also survived by his mother, Marilyn Reaves Louthan; and siblings, Frank Louthan, Lynn Slabaugh, Chip Louthan and Robert Louthan. Reaves loved golf and sports, and dancing, most of all. There will be a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Florida, 3323 W. Commercial Boulevard, Suite 260, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33309.

Cathy Morton (Rose)

Mike ,John and are are so happy you are out of the hospital and making progress. I want to ditto our other classmates in taking it slow. We all feel young and entergetic inside but must be kind to our aging bodies. I am praying for you and all our classmates who are meeting family and physical challenges. God bless you.

Melvin Katz

Michael: Elsie and I join the "Chorus" of others in wishing you a continued uneventful recovery. YOU and HARRIETTE are dear friends and take it easy and slow in making your Return to normal.

Marilyn Wolfe (Ruben)

Frank,  I never knew you had such a big, wonderful family!  I am so sorry about your brother. It sounds like he was a high achiever like you.  I hope your family & friends are a comfort to you at this time!  Our sympathies to you and yours.      

Marilyn (Wolfe) Ruben & Joel Ruben

Marilyn Wolfe (Ruben)

Mike, keep on keeping on!   I am glad you are working on getting your energy back!!!  That is really great!      Best to you and your wife!

Mike Floyd

This coming week marks the Holiest week celebrated by Christian and Jews.  For Christians, Holy Week begins today Palm Sunday, April 9^th and ends with the Ressurection Sunday  Celebration on April 16^th.

For Jews, Passover begins at sunset on Monday, April 10^th and ends at sunset on Tuesday, April 18^th.  "The Fast of the Firstborn" is celebrated on the first day of Passover celebrating the birth of the first born male to a Jewish family and G-d passing over the first born Jewish males.

I will attempt to celebrate these Holy Feast days on our website starting today with Palm Sunday and tomorrow with "The Fast of the Firstborn" and the first of two Seder meals during Passover.  

For more information on Palm Sunday and/or The Fast of the Firstborn click on the appropriate link.

Melvin Katz

At this very important time of this year for Christians and Jews, MAY ALL of you celebrate the religion of your choice with Peace, Joy and Good Health and Good Will.

Mary Lee Hudson (Meacham)

Mike, What a special page on the home sight. Also, Melvin thanks for you special words to all of us during this special season. May each and everyone of you enjoy this season with family and with friends. Roger and I wish all of you a special Easter as you celebrate with everyone. We are looking forward to the spring luncheon. Do we have a date? The 29th of April or 13th or 20th of May is good. Mary Lee & Roger

Mike Floyd

Good News!  Saturday I took a turn for the worst and called my friend and our family doctor at his home.  He immediately said you sound like you are getting worst and started me on a new series of antibiotics and steroids.  By Sunday I felt like a new man and by Tuesday I was off of oxygen except for sleeping at night.

I missed posting about the Holy Days yesterday as I was busy seeing my Pulmonologist in Richmond and my family doctor here in Urbanna.  Both visits were spectacular.  I'm well on my way to recovery.  My Pulmonologist is none other than Dan Grinnan, Jr., son of Kay and Dan Grinnan.  He was able to adjust his schedule and see me on very short notice (I understand that Kay had a lot to do with that).  He did a wonderful job of discussing my medical history, reviewing my CAT scan and presenting options to reduce the possibility of more exacerbations in the future.  I was very impressed with Dr. Dan Grinnan and thank you, Kay and Dan, for getting me in to see him so quickly.  He is a very fine doctor.

I have been traveling nearly 100 miles twice a week to Williamsburg for pulmonary therapy for the last 3 years.  I’m doing so well that I resumed my pulmonary therapy today and can travel to Maine for two weeks beginning next Wednesday. 

I just wanted you all to know that it looks like I’m out of the woods and how much Harriette and I appreciated all of your messages, cards, telephone call, visits, and thoughts and prayers.  We could feel everyone's love and support and I’m sure this was the power behind my recovery.  Harriette and I are so grateful and I wish each of you a Happy Easter/Passover.

Sally Kincannon (von Rumohr)

SUCH good news, Mike!  Thank you for sharing it with all of us.  And what a happy Rsster you and Harriette have in store:-). Enjoy.

Marilyn Wolfe (Ruben)

OMG, Mike!  You scared me there for a minute at the beginning of your post!!  I hope you haven't been "wearing yourself out" with your postings on the Tee Jay Page this past week!  I am SO glad that you are feeling better now and can travel and do all the things you like, once more!  Please relax a little and take it easy!  We don't want you to have any more relapses!

I was in Phoenix for a week and did not take my computer along, so I did not have time to wish everybody a Happy Passover and a Happy Easter!   I hope all my classmates will enjoy their holiday!  My daughter held the Seder again at her house, and we introduced my Granddaughter's new boyfriend to all our holiday traditions.  He is a nice kid -- he is in the School Choir and also plays Guitar and Piano, so we have a lot in common!!!

Last night, I completed my 3rd essay for an Online class I am taking on "Fine Arts in Education!"  Every college which offers Online Classes out here has a totally different program!  Learning about Computers is "an experience in itself !")

I am only about 50 years late in finding that class, but I have another 8 hours from other colleges out-of-State.  By the time I finish this course and Student Teaching, I will be almost 75 years old!  Can you believe I have spent all this time chasing after a dream?  Well, my Mom lived until age 96, so I still have "a few years to go!"  Ha! Ha!)

My roses are now blooming outside in the garden, and they are gorgeous!    - Red, White, and Pink. (I think they are "sending me a message!"  After all, aren't the Tee Jay colors "Red and White???"

Enjoy Spring, everybody!!!

I 

Cathy Morton (Rose)

John and I are so happy about your good news. Happy Easter to you and Harriet. We will continue to pray for your good health.

Bob Bayliss

As Charlie Cooper would say, "I'll put my money on Mike against any medical issue." Of course, you could have consulted Dr. Farmer, as well. FYI, I met Dr. Grinnan during the recruiting process, as he played tennis at Davidson. Somehow Dad did not force him to golf or basketball, his own areas of specialty. Glad to know that you are doing well. We are all now used cars with 100,000 plus miles on each of us. As long as you keep up the proper maintenance and replace parts as needed they can run for a very long time. All of us are happy to know you are much better.

Melvin Katz

Michael:  I will add my words to those of our classmates who have already expressed their good wishes and comments. Elsie and are so happy that you have had your "TURN" for the better. Enjoy your trip to Maine and get in touch upon your return. May G-D Bless you and Harriette at this very religious time of year.

John Boatright

Hi Mike,

Wonderful news coming out of such a distressing situation! Wishing you and family a joyous Easter time to really appreciate the lovely weather. So happy you will be able to look up and see beauity of the projected wearther forcast...rather than being under it!

All best wishes,

John 

Mike Floyd

I might have failed to mention what a help Evan Farmer was to Harriette and I during my illness.  Evan lives near Gloucester and visited me several times while in the Hospital and since coming home.  He comforted Harriette and guided her as to what questions to ask and being an advocate for me.

Evan was Dean and Provost of Eastern Virginia Medical School before retiring.  Many of the staff at Walter Reed attended EVMS and after Evan’s first visit the skilled care couldn’t have been better.  I can’t express how thankful we both are for his help and support.

Thanks everyone for your good wishes.

Gwynn McNaught (Henderson)

Mike, I have been and still am in the process of packing/moving/unpacking and have been out of touch for a while so was unaware you were having health problems.  Am sorry to read of your relapse but very happy you received such excellent medical care and are doing well now.  Though I really appreciate this wonderful class website, I'm glad you are taking some time for a vacation in Maine, which I hope will be both restful and fun.  Thanks for all you do, but don't neglect to take care of yourself!

Marilyn Wolfe (Ruben)

Right, Gwen!   We ALL have been telling Mike to "take it easy" for a while, but he is one of those guys who just

     wants to "get up and go!"   I hope he hears us, this time around!!!

Thanks so much, Evan Farmer, for your assistance to Mike & Harriet !  We are so happy he made that

   "connection!"   ("The Right Place" -  "The Right Time!" - "The Right Person!"

And thanks to Kay Drinard's son,  Dan, Jr.  That was "a stroke of luck!"

I hope to see all of you in Richmond in September!

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PS to everyone!  -  Only 4 more days until  "Passover is Over!"

Sidney Padow, does your store sell Passover Food?

We have a teeny-tiny Synagogue here, and the local stores only carried a few items !!!

We had to buy the rest in Phoenix, and it is running out!!!

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Happy Easter, everybody!    I hope the "Easter Bunny" visits your house and leaves lots of pretty goodies!!!!

Russell Flammia

     Golly, Mike, you have a team of supporters!  How wonderful, and a BIG THANKS to Evan, nurse Harriet, and all of our classmates! 

Russell Flammia

Looks like I forgot to mention Dr. Dan Grinnan, Kay, and Dan Sr.-- thanks, its amazing what can happen when all the pieces come together.  

Marilyn Wolfe (Ruben)

You are correct, Russell !!!  It is uncanny how close TeeJay's classmates are & how so many  show up when 

          they are needed !

I think that is very unusual !!!

Mike is a lucky guy!

Lois Pollard

That's wonderful news, Mike. Wishing you a very happy Easter!

Carolyn (Kay) Grinnan (Drinard)

Hi Mike, I'm not sure our last message got

through to you, so will try again. We are

delighted to hear that you are much

improved and able to make the trip to Maine! 

So glad Daniel could help you! Looking

forward to your continued good progress!

Kay and Dan🙂